Ultimate Checklist For Moving House In Auckland
Moving house in Auckland is probably one of the biggest jobs you will face! There are just so many things to do, from packing your life to changing your address, organising all your bills and so much more.
This checklist will help ensure you get everything sorted for moving house in Auckland & make your big move smooth and hassle-free.
To Do 3 Months Before Moving House:
List all the items in the house you know you want to move, including furniture and appliances (you will need this for a moving quote)
Get quotes from the best moving companies in Auckland
If you rent, give your landlord notice
If applicable, ask your employer to see if they will cover any moving/relocation expenses
Research local schools and child services if you have a family
Organise temporary accommodation, if needed, between moves
Create a budget for your moving costs
To Do 2 Months Before Moving House:
Start acquiring boxes and other supplies for packing
Have a clear out! Go through all your stuff and decide:
What you want to take with you,
What you want to sell and
What to donate.
Start packing items that you want to move but don’t need to use until you move (don’t forget to categorise and label your boxes!)
Finalise schools and childcare
Organise temporary storage, if needed, between moves
Book in annual leave from work for a couple of days around the move
Finalise the moving company & transit insurance
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To Do 1 Month Before Moving House:
If you have pets and are need to change vets:
Research & find a new vet in the area
Take them to your current vet & get any certificates
Decide how you will transport them to your new place
Make any travel bookings to get to your new place if needed
Transfer your kid’s school records to their new school
Let all your utility companies know you’re moving
Confirm move date with the moving company you chose
Make sure you have given your landlord formal written notice that you are leaving
To Do 3 Weeks Before Moving House:
Make sure you know where all your valuable items are and that they are safe
Make a list of places you need to inform of your move (see below)
Finish off clearing your house of items you won’t be taking with you
Research service providers in the new neighborhood:
Cleaners
Gardeners
Hairdressers
Plumbers / Handymen
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To Do 2 Weeks Before Moving House:
Arrange a final inspection with the landlord, if renting, so you can get your bond back
Let family and friends know your new address
Apply with NZ post to have your mail redirected
To Do 1 Week Before Moving House:
Stock up on moving day cleaning supplies
Pay any outstanding & final bills
Separate items you will be taking yourself (such as valuables) from what the movers will take, these include:
Passport
Credit cards
Vaccination records for pets
Medical insurance
Driver’s licence
Paperwork relating to your household goods removal
Extra set of keys for the car
Jewellery
Sunglasses
Start clearing out food from the fridge and freezer
Hire a cleaner to do a big clean of the house after you have left. Ezy Peazy is a great place to find a cleaner for this task
Arrange for someone to look after your kids & pets on moving day
Have BBQ / heater gas bottles professionally purged
To Do The Day Before Moving House:
Make sure you have the keys to your new place or have arranged to pick them up
Defrost freezer
Empty rubbish bins
Empty & clean cupboards & fridge of food. Arrange a simple breakfast for the morning.
Empty vacuum cleaners
Finish last loads of laundry & turn off all taps
Water plants that are moving with you
To Do On The Day Of Moving House:
Make sure there is space in the driveway for the movers, move your car(s) on the street
Lock all doors and windows
Make a final note of all meter readings and put them somewhere safe. Take pictures.
Ensure all information, documents and keys have been given to the real estate agent, new owners, landlord or property managers
Check everything to be moved has been packed & loaded.
All items to be packed and moved are loaded and sign and retain a copy of our inventory list for your records
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After You Have Arrived At Your New Place:
Focus on unpacking the most essential items first such as beds. Everything else can be sorted later.
Create a list of anything that was damaged or is missing from the move. Inform the movers and your insurance company.
Consider changing the locks
Introduce yourself to your new neighbours!
Services To Discontinue Or Redirect:
Newspaper delivery
Telephone and internet providers
Sky TV
Gas & electricity
Water
House, contents & car insurance companies
To Notify Of Your Move & Change Of Address:
Post office
Bank
Electoral registrar
Insurance companies:
Contents
Car
Life
Health
The kid’s school
The local council for rates
Any stores where you have accounts
Default address on your computer browser for online shopping
Club memberships
Healthcare providers:
Doctor
Dentist
Optometrist
Any other specialist
Professional service providers
Lawyers
Accountants
Brokers
Credit card companies
Frequent flyer programs
Any other loyalty programs
Cleaners & gardeners (arrange for them to come & quote your new place if moving to the same area)
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There you have the ultimate checklist for moving house in Auckland! There is a lot to be done when moving into a new place, so follow this checklist and don’t miss a beat. You can also find help with any and all of this by simply posting a task on ezy peazy and make your life a whole lot easier!